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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.52, 858.73 and 517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.52, 858.73 and 517.84 is: 715.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.52 : 858.73 = 517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.52/858.73 = 517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.52x = 858.73 × 517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.52x = 444,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,679.15/621.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.48

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